Picking up a rental car in English (beginner)
Beginner English for picking up a rental car. Key line: “Hi, I'd like to pick up my rental.”
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Polite way to collect your car.
pick up here = collect
Polite way to ask for a driver's license.
In the US, people often say license
Ask for a small car.
get is common in spoken English
Ask if the gas tank is full.
tank here = gas tank
Quick answers
Pickup: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to pick up my rental.” — polite way to collect your car. pick up here = collect.
License: what to say in English
Say “Can I see your license, please?” — polite way to ask for a driver's license. In the US, people often say license.
Small car: what to say in English
Say “Can I get a small car?” — ask for a small car. get is common in spoken English.
Full tank: what to say in English
Say “Is the tank full?” — ask if the gas tank is full. tank here = gas tank.